Where do I put a Chimney Balloon if all the flue walls slant?
Flue Walls Slant Q: Inside my fireplace, about 29" up from above the opening is the damper. Just below the damper and each of the four sides or slit type openings. I do not know why. Maybe for air? I just saw the picture from SH and that is what mine likes like except...
How resistant are Chimney Balloons to squirrel, raccoon, opossums and larger vermin.
Chimney Balloons to squirrel, raccoon, opossums and larger vermin. Q: Jason, A couple of times in the last few years we've had flying squirrels come down the chimney. How resistant are the Chimney Balloons to the claws of little critters such as this? (I would put a...
Very small flue with a smoke coming in the upstairs fireplace when we burn in the downstairs fireplace.
Smoke goes up the one chimney and back down the other. Q: I have a house built in 1870, and the flue I would like to seal appears to be very narrow, somewhat jagged, and irregular in shape. The best I can tell, the opening appears to be about 6 inches deep, and 12...
How to air seal a small coal burner fireplace with cast iron insert?
Air seal a small coal burner fireplace Q: I have an old coal fireplace, with a cast iron insert. The chimney itself has no damper but the insert does have a narrow flap that I suppose is used as a damper (though a very inefficient one when it the fireplace is not in...
How do I keep flies and bird nest material from coming down my fireplace chimney flue?
Bird nest material Q: Jason, Every year during February and March I get birds nesting in my fireplace followed by a swarm of flies getting beyond the closed grate and into the house. Would a Chimney Balloon work keep the flies out or how do I stop the birds from...
What is the length of life expectancy for a Chimney Balloon?
Install Chimney Balloon Q: I have several questions. My experience with inflatable devices is that they leak. Can one insert the Chimney Balloon and leave it in for months, or does it gradually leak air? Can one use the Chimney Balloon in a fireplace that one uses...
Plugging a skylight chute with a Chimney Balloon.
Plugging a skylight chute Q: Jason, I understand the application of a Chimney Balloon is to plug a Chimney flue but is it possible to plug a skylight chute with a Chimney Balloon? I have this skylight on my roof that leaks in cold air like crazy. When you stand under...
Chimella Pro Installation
Since we've already done our measurement and we know we have a 9-inch Rome flue, we know also that we would use a standard size Chimella. The Chimella is very durable and it installs with a push of a button. It also uninstalls with a push button. You can recapture it....
Flueblocker Installation
Since we've already done our measurement and we know we have a 9-inch round flue, we can use a 9-inch round Flueblocker. The Flueblocker is a one-inch thick wool disc that's sewn together with an air barrier into the middle. You prepare it by screwing in the handle....
Chimney Balloon Installation
Chimney Balloon is a 9 x 9 Chimney balloon inside of a 9-inch round tube. You attach the inflation tube to the bottom and then prepare the material by pulling up on the white cap and stretching the sides. After you do the your measurement that means you would use a...
Who can measure and install a Chimney Balloon for me?
Measure and install a Chimney Balloon Q: Who can come out to get the size needed for the installation of the Chimney Balloon? Do they install? - MR A: Dear MR, If you prefer not to do the sizing and install of a Chimney Balloon yourself, you can have your local...
I have a huge fireplace with no damper. How big do you make your Chimney Balloons?
Q: Dear Jason, Attached is a picture of a very large fireplace in our 260 year old home. You will also see another picture of the flue are of this fireplace at eye level when I am standing in the fireplace. As you can see this is a very large fireplace (10...